ALFONSO of Jesus Mary. - Spanish Discalced Carmelite ascetical writer, b. in 1565 at Villarje (Cuenca) from noble parents, d. 8 Dec. 1638. He was twice General of the Order (1607-13 and 1619-25). He published: *Doctrina de religiosos* (Madrid 1613); *Pellegros y reparos de la perfección y paz religiosa* (Alcalá 1625-26); both works were translated into other languages.
BIBL.: Francisco de Santa Maria, *Reforma de los Descalzos*, Madrid 1655, II, 8, col. 59; V, 1, 21, coll. 18-29; Silverio de Santa Teresa, *Historia del Carmen Descalzo*, IX, Burgos 1940, coll. XIX-XXV.